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The Arch at the Blue Hole in Dahab, a deep underwater tunnel at 56 meters depth.

The Tragic Truth Behind Dahab’s Blue Hole Diving Accidents

The Blue Hole is a bucket-list dive, but also the world's deadliest. We dig into...
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Packing a radial scrubber with Sofnolime to prevent CO2 breakthrough and hypercapnia.

The Most Common Causes of CCR Diving Accidents

Rebreathers are incredible tools, but they demand respect. We break down the 7 recurring causes...
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Advanced technical diving equipment including CCR units displayed for social media content

The Effect of Social Media on the Diving Industry

From viral reef videos to dangerous shortcuts, social media is a double-edged sword. We analyze...
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Wreck Penetration: What Certification Is Really Needed?

Wreck Penetration: What Certification Is Really Needed?

Wreck diving captures the imagination of divers around the world, offering a rare opportunity to...
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What Is DIR Equipment and Why It Set Up This Way?

What Is DIR Equipment and Why Is It Set Up This Way?

DIR, short for Doing It Right, is a comprehensive and systematic approach to scuba diving that...
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Drawing the Invisible: Survey and Line Work in Cala Luna Cave

Drawing the Invisible: Survey and Line Work in Cala Luna Cave

The final project I joined during my time in Sardinia took me to a cave...
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Mapping the Darkness: Photogrammetry of Grotta del Fico Cave

Mapping the Darkness: Photogrammetry of Grotta del Fico Cave

After completing the Bue Marino project, my next project in Sardinia took me into the...
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Ecosystem Characterization of the Bue Marino Cave System

Ecosystem Characterization of the Bue Marino Cave System

During the summer of 2024, I (Greta) traveled to Sardinia, to the small coastal town...
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Why we teach DIR diving at XR Explorers?

Why we teach DIR diving at XR Explorers?

Want to dive better, safer, and more confidently? Discover why XR Explorers is Kuwait’s only...
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